"""Paratroopers from Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepare to fire a M224 60mm mortar Oct. 4 at an abandoned airfield near Rukla, Lithuania. Once the target has been acquired, the assistant gunner grips the mortar round with his fingers and palm, keeping his thumb out of the way to prevent injury. On the command, """"Hang it"""", he will place the mortar half way in the firing tube. Upon hearing the command, """"Fire"""" he will drop the round, and stroke the tube as he brings his hand down, while simultaneously bending over and touching his head to the knee farthest from the tube."""
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